Bromochloromethane
Alton Water Works
Bromochloromethane is a tap water disinfection byproduct; it is also used as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing and as a fire extinguishing agent. Disinfection byproducts in drinking water increase the risk of cancer.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-24 | 129795.01 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 141475.01 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | 141786.01 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | 141787.01 | ND |
| 2016-03-17 | A153943.01 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 157373.01 | ND |
| 2017-03-02 | 166100.01 | ND |